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[Captivate General] Davindy:
Yes, this is correct, to obtain an unlock code you must have an account for 90 days in good standing, the early cancellation fee only applies if you cancel your service after the 90 days. But for most of us wanting this phone, signing up for 90 days is not an option. If you are already with AT&T and continue your service with them, then there's no problems for you other than a 90 day wait, but then why would you need the unlock code?

So most of us that want this phone will just have to wait for an unofficial method of unlocking this phone.

That Bell Vibrant is starting to look a little better/obtainable.....

Or maybe I'll just settle on the HTC Desire from Telus, 6 months ago that was a sweet phone, other than the screen it's still very nice.......rumor says $450 off contract for the Desire with Telus, that's a good price if that's the case......
[Captivate General] Eldorado_:
this was my response when the 3rd level techs said they'd try to get a hold of Samsung for me.

after a few days they sent me this...

Please note that I spoke to about 6 different reps on the phone and each said that the phone could be unlocked -- but I'm chalking this one up to lack of training. It's an unusual circumstance, I'm sure, for exclusive phones on AT&T... lol

anywho, here's the email.. please note th URL in the first paragraph:

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED EMAIL PLEASE DO NOT REPLY BACK TO “TULSA CC TECH” AS ALL MESSAGES SENT TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS ARE AUTOMATICALLY DELETED WITHOUT BEING READ. PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-331-0500 FOR ADDIOTIONAL ASSISTANCE.

Due to Device Exclusivity agreements with Manufacturers we are unable to provide an unlock code for your device. Please refer to www dot attlockinglawsuits dot com for further information or contact Customer Care at 1- 800-331-0500 for any additional questions and reference the CASE number shown below.

EMAIL: *****************

CASE: ******************

MOBILE: **************

IMEI: *****************

Thank you,

NE Device Unlock Group

This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are the property of AT&T are confidential, and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which this e-mail is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipient(s) or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the sender at (1-800-331-0500) and delete this message immediately from your computer. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited
[Captivate General] jentech:
And this is what that lawsuit says;

"AT&T Mobility agrees to give to its eligible AT&T

Wireless, Cingular and AT&T Mobility current and

former customers, upon request and where

available, codes that unlock AT&T Wireless, Cingular

and AT&T Mobility handsets other than (i) the Apple

iPhone; or (ii) any handset that AT&T Mobility

introduces or has introduced for sale pursuant to a

contract with a handset manufacturer that provides

for an exclusivity period of ten (10) months or longer

(“AT&T Handset”). Unlock codes for AT&T

Handsets will be provided to eligible postpaid

customers who have completed a minimum of

ninety (90) days of active service with AT&T

Wireless, Cingular or AT&T Mobility and who are in

good standing and current in their payments at the

time of the request. For AT&T Handsets for which

AT&T Mobility has an exclusive sales arrangement

with a manufacturer of less than 10 months, the

period of exclusivity associated with that sale must

have expired before an unlocking code can be obtained.

AT&T Mobility will provide unlocking codes for AT&T Handsets

upon request to eligible prepaid subscribers who provide a detailed

receipt or other proof of purchase of the handset.

Customers may request five unlock codes per year."
[Captivate General] guy2545:
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/Samsung-I9000-Galaxy-S-Unlock-Code-p-48395.html

So does this make any difference in the unlocking situation. I know our phones are not the I9000, but I don't believe there are any I9000 locked to the AT&T network which would need a SIM lock? Thanks
[Captivate General] nickbarbs:
My situation is a bit different, i'm a resident in UK and US, UK most of the time. I want to unlock it to use as my primary phone in the UK as well and ditch my iphone 3gs.

Till then its a wifi paperweight even though i'm an ATT customer at home in the states on my sis's shared plan, and for 175$ with 15$/month and no extra cost to the plan i figured it was worth grabbing a captivate.

Getting my captivate tomorrow from my sis actually, so thats when it'll REALLY bug me i cant use O2 UK sim in there..
[Captivate General] Davindy:
Well in your case, I would just call AT&T (or have your sis call) and because you already have a good standing account with them you shouldn't have to wait the 90 days. My understanding the 90 day thing applies to new accounts for unlocking not the phone itself. Since you are already under contract with them and will remain that way you shouldn't have any problems getting your unlock code as soon as you get the phone.....I would think anyway......
[Captivate General] nickbarbs:
I called and they took the IMEI etc but no dice, codes arent in database. i'll try tomorrow again when i get the phone.
[Captivate General] omriasta:
still no code

I actually had the code that didn't work. I can't vouch when they will provide it and I doubt it will be sooner. I have been an AT&T business customer for almost 5 years and the account was always in good standing. I told them that I will be going for a business trip for a week (as I normally do) and that I always have used my other SIM. The only suggestion they had was to use my old phone which no longer works. They were very nasty to me when I called for help after the code they sent did not work.
[Captivate General] Davindy:
Alright, I live in Ottawa, and I just got off the phone with a guy here in town (613-220-0815) who claims he can unlock the Captivate. I explained to him that this was a phone that nobody can currently unlock, and that AT&T is not providing unlock codes. He said that wouldn't matter, and was extremely confident that he could unlock this phone. Problem is I don't have one to try, and I'm not spending $500 on a phone just to find out that he may not be able to unlock it.

Anybody have a Captivate in the Ottawa (Ontario) area that can try this guy? Or maybe you could call him to work out an arrangement where the phone could be shipped to him? I don't know, but I hate to think there's a chance this guy could do it and not ever find out.......
[Captivate General] jentech:
Damn, I would have, but I returned mine last Saturday. Someone needs to jump on this, please.
[Captivate General] guy2545:
Just got off the phone with the guy. He seemed nice, however I have two captivates I need to unlock but not for $45 a piece. Especially without knowing for sure that he has access to codes (and all other commercial unlocking websites do not).
[Captivate General] giz02:
I'm in Ottawa, and have a phone. What is your number?
[Captivate General] giz02:
I just got resolution to my ATT ticket. I called to follow up, but it's a dead end...

Activity Create Date First Name Last Name Login Name Additional Information

Closed By: lc1794

Summary: CM20100720_*********

*******@$$$.com

Thank you for your request for the unlock code for your phone Samsung IMEI ###############. Your phone does not qualify for the unlock code at this time for one of the below.

AT&T Mobility agrees to give to its eligible AT&T Wireless,? Cingular and AT&T Mobility current and former customers,? upon request and where available,? codes that unlock AT&T Wireless,? Cingular and AT&T Mobility handsets other than (1) the Apple iPhone;? or (2) any handset that AT&T Mobility introduces or has introduced for sale pursuant to a contract with a handset manufacturer that provides for an exclusivity period of ten (10) months or longer (AT&T Handset). Handset Locking Settlement Disclosure

Unlock codes for AT&T Handsets will be provided to eligible postpaid customers who have completed a minimum of ninety (90) days of active service with AT&T Wireless,? Cingular or AT&T Mobility and who are in good standing and current in their payments at the time of the request. For AT&T Handsets for which AT&T Mobility has an exclusive sales arrangement with a manufacturer of less than 10 months,? the period of exclusivity associated with that sale must have expired before an unlocking code can be obtained.

AT&T Mobility will provide unlocking codes for AT&T Handsets upon request to eligible prepaid subscribers who provide a detailed receipt or other proof of purchase of the handset.

Customers may request five unlock codes per year.

Thank you,?

Device unlock group

I am unable to respond to any emails.
[Captivate General] giz02:
OK. I 'm heading over to this guys store. He said it could take up to 5 days to get the code.. Pay first. I'll head over and check it out.
[Captivate General] Davindy:
Awesome, please keep us posted.

PM me with your contact info.....
[Captivate General] Eldorado_:
I'm skeptical.

I went into a store near me here and the guy was super confident. I begged him to research -- and he looked into it more and realized that he couldn't.

I think these guys are just programmed to say yes, and then figure it out later if they really can.
[Captivate General] Davindy:
Let's hope this guy is different, but I hear ya......

This guys claim was "We Unlock What Others Can't" so let's think positive thoughts, and see what happens!!!!!

If this guy can unlock these phones I will be selling them by them boat load on Ebay....:p
[Captivate General] Jreddekopp:
Well this is just great... I just (foolishly) ordered a Samsung Captivate on ebay thinking, "how hard could it be to get an unlock code?" Apparently it's a little bit harder than I thought. Well I'll definitely be following this thread for the next while.
[Captivate General] sivextien:
Hi all, I'm new member and just ordered a Captivate through Ebay. Same as Jreddekopp I'm order it with "has not been unlocked yet" in my mind. Anyway, without Call&SMS it still a damm good PDA which I can survive with Web surfing until it unlock, sooner or later.

Is anyone here think about using a cable&box to read the flashROM and compare it with the original of International version of Galaxy S ( i9000 )to find out the **** ?
[Captivate General] giz02:
I paid, but I'm skeptical as well.. Said he unlocked one that wasn't on the ATT network - Since Captivate is ATT exclusive, I'd say he doesn't really know his stuff. He probably unlocked a Galaxy S/i9000 (EU) but I haven't heard of I897's for other Carriers. Either he's wrong, or I am.

Either way... i'm waiting now...
[Captivate General] Croak:
Unlocker in Vancouver says he can access some sort of master Samsung list. For $60.
[Captivate General] Eldorado_:
I'd seriously be first in line if this were true.

I'm to the point now where I just want the damn thing unlocked. If it means another 60 then so be it.

but that's getting into the price range where i'd want a guarantee... or no money.
[Captivate General] giz02:
Correction.. You'd be SECOND in line.
[Captivate General] iamcanadian:
Question! Once the captivate is unlocked, does that mean other version would get unlocked too? I'm thinking of getting the bell version from Canada and unlock it to work on FIDO.

The bell version seems the best IMO, it has a front facing camera.
[Captivate General] Davindy:
I think (I could be wrong) but the Bell version is more an i9000 version which is already unlockable (can anyone confirm this?). But I too am liking the Bell one better, it looks less like an iPhone than other versions of the Galaxy line, and it has the front facing camera, only problem is that once you through on HST (Damn HST) you'll be dropping close $700 for that phone.....that's pricey!

Maybe we'll see a flood of them on UsedOttawa, and Kijiji once they're released. I've decided on either the Captivate, or Bell's new phone, but if for some reason those phones don't work out, Walmart will be selling the HTC desire for $448 that's friggin cheap! It's the screen on the HTC Desire that is um....not desirable...;)
[Captivate General] Jreddekopp:
The version Bell is getting is the Vibrant, which is the T-Mobile version, I believe.
[Captivate General] Jreddekopp:
Apparently HTC is switching to LCD screens for the Desire. It's no Super-AMOLED, but it may solve the sunlight issues associated with the Desire/N1 screens.
[Captivate General] jentech:
It is called the Vibrant as is the T-Mobile unit, but Bell's version will be GSM according to the CSR I talked to last week. So it should work on any of the other carriers.
[Captivate General] Jreddekopp:
Right, well T-Mobile is on GSM, too; they're just on the 1700mhz/AWS band for 3G. I was just talking about the branding and design of the phone. I'm sure Bell's Vibrant will be fully compatible with Bell's GSM network.
[Captivate General] Croak:
The Bell Vibrant is going to be externally identical to the "international" Galaxy S, with 850/1900/2100 HSPA bands instead of 900/1900/2100.

The only thing it will have in common with the T-Mobile version is the name.
[Captivate General] Jreddekopp:
My mistake. Weird that they would use the exact same branding for a different-looking phone. Seems like it would confuse people.
[Captivate General] jentech:
My mistake, I was thinking Verizon. But as Croak said, it appears to be the international Galaxy S. And yes, it is confusing which is why I phoned Bell to find out.
[Captivate General] armrob:
where do you guys get info about the specs of the upcoming Bell vibrant ?

the bell website doesn't give much info. is it just speculation so far or do we have confirmed source ?

I got a Samsung Captivate from at&t last week thinking I would be able to unlock it. but if Bell's galaxy is a better phone I would rather put a the captivate on ebay and get the bell vibrant. as opposed to waiting weeks or months a for an unlock to come for the captivate.
[Captivate General] Berserk87:
mostly its the same phone just different phone, and different cell phone bands.

where abouts do you live?
[Captivate General] armrob:
i'm in montreal.
[Captivate General] nickbarbs:
I got my captivate shipped to me (sister scuffed the back.. grrr) and i love it.. cant really use it until I find a sim unlock... :(
[Captivate General] Croak:
This is from Samsung, after I emailed them directly:
[Captivate General] nickbarbs:
Called ATT again and this time I was told that there wont be any unlock codes available for this device for 10 months.

Looks like we arent going to get anywhere unless

1. third party sites get their hands on codes

2. this community figures a way to bypass the sim restriction.

I'd pay someone 40-50 bucks myself for one of these codes.
[Captivate General] armrob:
my captivate is officially on the selling block if anyone is interested.

cant wait 10 months for a code.

i got it for 475$us. asking the same.

paypal ok and free shipping unless you can pickup in mtl.

everything still sealed in the box.
[Captivate General] Eldorado_:
I'd gladly post a 50 dollar reward to anyone willing to develop this unlock. and then pay you for the unlock code after.

I say we start a bounty.
[Captivate General] pezx44:
I'm certainly willing to pay, but I'm not giving up yet. I recently also bought an Aria. I was also told afterwards that there was a 10 month exclusive and ATT would not unlock it. I was able to get it unlocked elsewhere for a fee though. The real issue is that I think that there are more HTC devices out there, and therefore more people working on unlocking HTC devices. I'm hoping I just have to be patient. Bought both phones up in your neck of the woods armrob (Plattsburgh).
[Captivate General] pedp4000:
Bounty to Unlock the Captivate SIM

I've been following this thread for over a week... and if it takes a bounty to unlock the captivate you can add another $50 from me.

Rogers announced the Captivate to arrive in September.. but it will be locked to them anyways and will probably cost at least $599. I'd rather not deal with Rogers CS.

Bell will be getting the International version of the Galaxy S in a week with front facing camera and they already have video phone service - but the Captivate is so much sexier.

Developers/hackers GET'er done we all gots $$ to motivate you :D
[Captivate General] giz02:
I'm in on the bounty too. We're up to $150 now.
[Captivate General] giz02:
I've started a thread for those interested in participating in the Bounty (contributing cash or the solution)..

ATT Captivate SIMLOCK Bounty

Tally it up.
[Captivate General] giz02:
UNLOCKED!!

I'M UNLOCKED!!!! (Video coming soon!)
[Captivate General] mack:
have you guys tried a sim proxy? like hypersim ismartphone sim etc etc?
[Captivate General] nickbarbs:
what?!?? how? can you explain?
[Captivate General] Davindy:
Giz, can't wait to hear how you accomplished this, did that guy here in Ottawa help you in some way?
[Captivate General] nickbarbs:
thats just wrong lol, that he didnt at least mention HOW ;)
[Captivate General] bigjm23:
have to agree. This is bordering on cruel.
[Captivate General] pezx44:
Great. I was patiently waiting for my phone to arrive and now I'll be all antsy knowing that I can actually use it. I hope it's a way of unlocking that doesn't require the device to be physically up in Canada!
[Captivate General] Eldorado_:
i'm gonna call shenanigans until I see a video ;)
[Captivate General] alphadog00:
Yep,

It would not be the first time someone claimed an unlock and didn't have it.
[Captivate General] bigjm23:
Oh yea of little faith. I am hoping you are wrong for all our sakes. Cant remember the last time I wanted phone this bad.
[Captivate General] alphadog00:
I hope I am wrong too, but it always is a bit suspicious when someone posts a one-liner and can't afford a few more sentences to explain how.

Sure a video takes a bit longer, but not a basic explanation.
[Captivate General] Davindy:
I had an X10 when they first came out and we had two people claim root without proving it, and then all of a sudden they would just disappear.....I doubt this will happen here, and if it does I live in the same town as Giz, I'll find him....:p

Give'm some time it's only been around 2 hours, I'm sure he'll post something soon.....
[Captivate General] pezx44:
Maybe he's trying to figure how to collect on the bounty he started. haha
[Captivate General] wressus:
Some one mentioned in the galaxy s forum that he read on another forum that the jp3 firmware unlocked the phone...?
[Captivate General] Berserk87:
and when would we see this firmware?
[Captivate General] giz02:
LOL.. No .. no bounty collection and no snake oil for sale. I got the code from ATT.

Whoever is interested can PM me and I'll tell you who to contact and what to say, nothing for sale here.. Some douche in another thread (probably someone who is interested in a fix so they can sell it) said some things that bothered me, so instead of publically sharing the knowledge, I'll let you know through pm.

No magic, just persistance.
[Captivate General] giz02:
Let it be known that the Giz doesn not BullSh1t.

here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxVeRbhidqw

I'm not publically posting how to get the code because of a few knuckleheads.

PM me if you are interested.
[Captivate General] nickbarbs:
I've tried to PM you but i'm not sure if they're going through..

I could use your advice how to speak with ATT.
[Vibrant General] ElahC:
I know that the Bing search widget is available for the Fascinate, but I would like to know if it's possible to get it on the Vibrant. Thanks.
[Vibrant General] hockeyrcks9901:
Has anyone been able to get the BOGO with the Vibrant as phone number 1 and the Slide as phone number 2?

I called last Thursday and the lady said sure but I didn't pull the trigger. I tried three different reps today and all of them said no. I went to a T-Mobile store and they said I could do the Vibrant as phone 1 but could not do the Slide as phone 2.
[Vibrant General] AndroidZ28:
You can at any corporate retail store. Ask to speak to a manager if there's a problem.
[Vibrant General] BradBot:
I purchased the Vibrant as an upgrade to my G1 and got my sister a free My Touch Slide w/ the addition of a data plan to her existing line.

I had to call Tmo CS to approve my line for an early upgrade (had a month or 2 left).

The manager I spoke to, and I'm sure it can vary from region to region, said both lines simply had to be available for a FULL upgrade and either already have a data plan or need to add one with the upgrade. I was even told by CS it was the store's choice as to what their BOGO offer would be:confused:
[Vibrant General] deviusdragger:
it all comes up to the store. But yes you can can do the vibrant as the first phone and any other smartphone as the second one. Here are the stipulations!!

If doing upgrades. Both lines have to be at full discount upgrade. As far as an early upgrade say maybe 1 or 2 months away from full upgrade...you might be able to. If you real nice to the reps they'll do it. Dont threaten to call Customer care, because customer care can not over ride the stores policy, so it comes down to the managers decision. So like i said, be nice with them and act cool, and youll get your phones.
[Vibrant General] ua412:
I did it last Thursday. Got the Vibrant for myself then the MTS for my mom.

We both had upgrades and we both had to be present.
[Vibrant General] hockeyrcks9901:
Was anyone able to get it to happen by calling customer care? Or only when going to a store.

I work 4am - 5pm and it makes it difficult to get to a store. Not impossible though.
[Vibrant General] BradBot:
CS told me their BOGO does not include the Vibrant. However, you can get two of the same phones from the CS BOGO which I was told you could not do in the store.:(
[Vibrant General] rickh57:
As part of the BOGO, I got the Vibrant and my wife got the MT3G Slide, her first smart phone. It must depend upon the store and/or employee as to whether or not this is allowed.
[Vibrant General] MMcCraryNJ:
My brother managed to get 2 Vibrants, BOGO. The sign in the store said any Android device, BOGO, and the person behind the counter said the Vibrant was eligible. While ringing up the order, she noticed that, in fact, the Vibrant was not BOGO as we all know, however she would honor the deal because she already told him it was. This was on the release date, btw, so I'm sure there was a lot of confusion in the stores since the phone was released early and all.

Two Vibrants for 200 isn't a bad deal though!
[Droid Incredible General] xatch:
Seem to be finding lots of info on not being able to get it from the Market... that is not my problem; found, downloaded, and installed fine.

My problem is that when I go to open it, I get an error about needing an SD card, and then it force closes. I am using an SD card, and it works for everything but this. Tried another one I have around and that didn't help. Not using A2SD, running stock ROM. How do I fix this...?
[Droid Incredible General] xatch:
anyone?

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[HD Mini General] yixiar:
What's the different about the different upgrade versions in HTC webside?

It can be downloaded by serial number:(

What will it be? The upgrade program can't work or it will crash the rom?
[Vibrant General] jtrann:
Hey guys is there anyway to set the phone so that whenever I longpress the lock/power button to bring up the option to silent the phone.. it will silent the phone but also put it on vibrate? Whenever I put it on silent I always have to manually set it to vibrate through settings.

Thanks
[Vibrant General] bahnburner:
Press the volume up key once it's on silent.
[Android Software Development] linksprocket:
I have a Eken M001 running the latest version 1.6 / 1.7.4 avaliable

Tried a completely new install with not additional software.

Listening to youtube or any thing seems my device has a clicking sound going on that turns the speaker off and on.

Head phones are fine.....?

Any ideas?

Hit mute and it still clicks? Ticking Time bomb?